So says the fabulously wealthy (and filthy rich) Erika Tiffany Smith, played to the hilt by none other than legandary Zsa Zsa Gabor. Zsa Zsa, like her sister Eva, were media sensations and tv favorites. Zsa Zsa also did dramatic roles and was in some very good episodes of BURKE'S LAW, prior to this appearance, also a regular guest on LAUGH IN. Where else?
The gag story here has Tiffany, somehow out of the blue, reaching the island and seriously considering purchasing it? The castaways again, without fail, look at their surprise guest as yet another way to exit the island -- but comes a lot of complications. First and foremost, it's a duel of the upper classes between Mrs. Howell and Tiffany, who definitely are frenemies. As for all the men on the island, Tiffany takes a sudden liking to the professor while the Skipper has pangs of puppy love!
Interestingly... Ginger and Zsa Zsa have no scenes together. Missed opportunity, especially for a nifty wardrobe change!
THE definition of a classic episode that hits all the high notes, and its a shame Zsa Zsa did not appear again. David Harmon, who wrote a ton of cop shows, such as MANNIX and IRONSIDE, penned this episode and gives Zsa Zsa the best one liners. She would next co-star in the cult classic PICTURE MOMMY DEAD (1966), for producer Bert I. Gordon. Watch it if you ever have a chance.
10 Plus Stars for all us castaway fans.
SEASON 2 EPISODE 15 restored color CBS/Paramount.